Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of cattle that is caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV). It primarily affects the skin and subcutaneous tissues of infected animals, resulting in nodules and lumps that can be painful and interfere with the normal movement and grazing of the animal.
The disease is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes and can also be spread by contaminated needles, instruments, and equipment used in handling infected animals. LSD is an economically significant disease as it affects the quality and quantity of dairy production.
Control measures for LSD include vaccination, improved vector control, and early identification and quarantine of infected animals.
What is Lumpy disease and its treatment in cattles?
